With rounds of 78 and 77, Jon Rahm not only missed the cut at the BMW PGA Championship but also left the golf world astonished. The two-time Major champion, one of the biggest names in the field, found himself at an astounding 11-over-par after two days, placing him T140 – virtually last in the 144-man field. An absolute disaster that no one saw coming.
His opening on Thursday was already a punch to the gut: a 6-over 78, his worst round outside a Major since 2021. Friday was barely better, with a 77 that included a drive into the bunker on the ninth hole, five bogeys, and a double bogey. The leaders, including Adam Scott and Filippo Celli, were playing in a completely different league at 10-under-par, while Rahm could only helplessly watch the cut slip away.
The Rahm Riddle at Wentworth
The BMW PGA Championship is the flagship event of the DP World Tour at Wentworth, a venue where Rahm has often performed exceptionally well in the past, with two runner-up finishes to his name. That's precisely why this collapse is so inexplicable. What on earth is going on with the Spaniard, who usually shows nerves of steel on the course?
A Dip in Form?
Experts are already talking about inconsistent form, particularly outside of LIV Golf events. Rahm showed his most vulnerable side this week, and his early exit at +11 is a major setback – for him and for everyone who was looking forward to seeing him contend over the weekend. The golf drama at Wentworth continues without this major star.
